In article <qdma20p7fsgo201s28tn0ila768r9popm8@4ax.com>, TL
<tlehman@visi.com> wrote:

> I'm assuming the 04 is the same as the 03.
>
> I really like the lit dash. For me it makes it much easier to read in
> the day than any car I've owned. It's also cool, as you noted. I
> agree, however, that it is too dark in the day when the lights are on
> and I have to manually turn it to bright and then back down again at
> night. Seems like a simple button to do this, or even better a sensor
> to keep it bright when it is bright outside seems like an obvious
> solution.
>

I agree with this.

> I hadn't noticed the key hole, but then again, I don't think I've ever
> used the key to open the door except to use the windows down option
> when it was really hot. Have you actually experienced the freezing
> problem? It would seem like a basic design consideration. I'm
> surprised that it would be that way.
>

It does sound like poor design, and I was surprised to find there is only
the key hole on the drivers side on the 2003 LX.
No problem as long as your remote works, unless maybe if you're using the
valet key.

I think on the 2003 you can use the remote to do the all windows down
thing (hold the second or third click?). But I think you may need the key
to roll all windows up from outside. I'm not sure.


>
>
> On Sat, 7 Feb 2004 10:43:32 -0600, "Benjamin White"
> <bjwhite66212@hotmail.nojunkmail.com> wrote:
>
> >I have two minor design criticisms.
> >
> >The backlit dash looks cool, but I always have to adjust it. Sometimes
> >during the day I need the headlights on, then the dash goes dark and have to
> >turn up the brightness. At night I have to turn it down again.
> >
> >The single door lock key hole is set it the door handle and the cavity is
> >tilted up slightly. This causes the rain water to enter the lock and it
> >freezes in cold weather. If it were not for the electronic key, I would be
> >locked out.
> >
> >Is there an e-mail address to send Honda this info? It does not seem to be
> >on their web site. I have two Hondas and my buy another in the future and
> >would like not to have these problems again.
> >
> >Does anyone like the dash and key hole design?
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Steve Driska